Top program managers

It's been a tough year for bank wealth management, but these bosses kept their advisors on track and boosted business along the way.

Here we present the program managers who topped the list in each metric used to determine the main Top 25 ranking.

"Being a program manager allows me the opportunity to be the player/coach and the time to help others get better at what they do,” says Pinnacle Bank's Gary Collier.

Straight from the horses' mouths: the biggest management challenges and business objectives from the Top 25 Program Managers.

Given current market forces — the commoditization of advice being just one — you may be facing elimination if you continue business as usual. Here's a guide to getting on the right track.